A list of stream segments listed in the Klamath River Basin, Oregon, detailing fish use based on existing data from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and a biological assessment

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UIdaho LawDigital Commons @ UIdaho LawHedden-Nicely Collection, All Hedden-Nicely12-8-2009Ex. 281-US-410Rhine MessmerOregon Department of Fish and WildlifeRoger SmithOregon Department of Fish and WildlifeTerry SmithUnited States Forestry Service, Winema National ForestFollow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.law.uidaho.edu/allThis Expert Report is brought to you for free and open access by the Hedden-Nicely at Digital Commons @ UIdaho Law. It has been accepted forinclusion in Hedden-Nicely Collection, All by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ UIdaho Law. For more information, please contactannablaine@uidaho.edu.Recommended CitationMessmer, Rhine; Smith, Roger; and Smith, Terry, "Ex. 281-US-410" (2009). Hedden-Nicely Collection, All. 533.https://digitalcommons.law.uidaho.edu/all/533DEQ Steve Kirk Request File name:  DEQSteveKirk2000Information put together by Rhine Messmer and Roger Smith, ODFW and Terry Smith USFS Winema National ForestData in Red edited by William TinniswoodThis list of streams was developed using stream segments listed in the Klamath River Basin, Oregon Fish Management Plan (ODFW 1997)Fish use based on existing data from files and ODFW reports and Best Biological Assessment (BBA).Adult M=adult migration, Adult R=adult rearing, Adult S=adult spawning, Egg Inc=Egg incubation and alevin development in gravel, Fry R=Fry rearing, Juv R=Juvenile Rearing, Juv M=Juvenile migrationTime period of useMigratory Redband Trout (lake reared fish)Resident Redband Trout (stream reared fish)Bull troutHabitat UnitAdult MAdult RAdult SEgg IncFry RJuv RJuv MAdult MAdult RAdult SEgg IncFry RJuv RJuv MAdult MAdult RAdult SEgg IncFry RJuv RJuv MHabitat UnitKlamath and Agency lakesJan-DecJan-DecnonenoneMar-JulJan-DecJan-DecKlamath and Agency lakesLink RiverJan-DecJan-DecnonenonepossibleJan-DecJan-DecKlamath River, Lake Ewauna to Keno DamOct-Jan;Apr-JunOct-Jan;Apr-JunnonenonepossibleJan-DecJan-DecOct-Nov; Feb-JunJan-DecNoneNoneNoneJan-DecJan-DecKlamath River, Keno Dam to J.C. Boyle DamMay be limited use by lake reared fish, low numbers of trout passing Keno DamJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecKlamath River below J.C. Boyle Dam to statelineMay be limited use by lake reared fish, low numbers of trout passing J.C. Boyle DamJan-DecJan-DecFebruary-JulyFeb-AugustApril-SeptemberJan-DecJan-DecSpencer CreekFeb-MayJan-DecMar-MayMar-JulyApr-SeptemberJan-DecJan-DecFish from Klamath River make a spawning run up Spencer Creek Feb-May, Juveniles rear 0+-3 years in Spencer Creek then migrate to Klamath River to rear.Williamson River below falls at RM 23 and tributariesJan-DecJan-DecOct-AugJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecWilliamson River below falls at RM 23 and tributariesLarkin and Sunnybrook creeksNov-JanNov-JanNov-JanNov-MarFeb-MayJan-DecJan-Dec(Larkin and Sunnybrook creeks)Williamson River above RM 23 and tributaries (RM 23-86)No lake reared migratory redband troutJan-DecJan-DecFeb-MayFeb-MayMar-JulyJan-DecJan-DecWilliamson River above RM 23 and tributaries (RM 23-86)Deep CreekNo lake reared migratory redband troutLimited redband trout use near mouthJackson CreekNo lake reared migratory redband troutNo redband trout observed in Jackson Creek, currently no or limited connection to Williamson RiverSpring CreekJan-DecJan-DecOct-AugJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecSpring CreekRedband trout have been observed spawning in Spring Creek every month but September.  Adults are in the system all year but numbers peak in winter and early spring.Sprague River mainstem Jan-DecJan-DecDec-AprDec-JunFeb-JulJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecFeb-MayFeb-MayMar-JulJan-DecJan-DecSprague River mainstem and tributariesNorth Fork Sprague, lower up to RM 12Jan-MayJan-MayFeb-MayFeb-JulyApril-SeptJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecMar-MayMar-JunApr-JulJan-DecJan-DecNorth Fork Sprague, lower up to RM 12North Fork Sprague, upper above RM 12 and tribsunknownJan-DecJan-DecMar-MayMar-JunApr-JulJan-DecJan-Dec Present in low numbers, migrating adults and rearing juveniles.North Fork Sprague, upper above RM 12 and tribsBoulder Creek and tributariesNo lake reared migratory redband troutJan-DecJan-DecMar-MayMar-JulyJune-AugustJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecAug-NovAug-AprMar-JunJan-DecJan-DecBoulder Creek and tributariesSouth Fork Sprague, lower up to RM 10Limited use by spring run of lake reared migratory redband troutJan-DecJan-DecMar-MayApr-JulJan-DecJan-DecSouth Fork Sprague, lower up to RM 10Deming CreekNo lake reared migratory redband troutJan-DecJan-DecMar-MayApr-JulJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecAug-NovAug-AprMar-JunJan-DecJan-DecDeming CreekFivemile and Meryl creeksMay be limited use of migratory redband trout in lower Fivemile CreekJan-DecJan-DecFeb-MayFeb-JunMar-JulJan-DecJan-DecFivemile and Meryl creeksFishhole CreekunknownJan-DecJan-DecFeb-MayFeb-JunMar-JulJan-DecJan-DecFishhole CreekSpring Creek (RM 73)Dec-MarchDec-MarchDec-MarchDec-MayJan-MayJan-DecJan-DecSycan River, lower below outlet of Sycan MarshDec-MayDec-MayDec-MayDec-JulyFeb-SeptJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecMar-MayMar-JunApr-JulJan-DecJan-DecHistorical bull trout stream,  currently not thought to be occupiedSycan River, lower below outlet of Sycan MarshSycan River above the outlet of Sycan marsh (above RM 37) and tribsMost likely limited use, weirs can block fish passageJan-DecJan-DecMar-MayMar-JunApr-JulJan-DecJan-DecHistorical bull trout stream, recent observation of hybrids, possible limited current useSycan River above the outlet of Sycan marsh (above RM 37) and tribsLong CreekNature Conservancy documented use in 2002Jan-DecJan-DecMar-MayMar-JunApr-JulJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecAug-NovAug-AprMar-JunJan-DecJan-DecLong CreekCoyote CreekNo lake reared migratory redband troutlimited redband trout useJan-DecJan-DecAug-NovAug-AprMar-JunJan-DecJan-DecCoyote CreekBull trout and hybrids recently (1999) observed in Coyote CreekWood RiverJan-DecJan-DecNov-JulyNov-SeptFeb-AugJan-DecJan-DecHistorical bull trout streamWood RiverCrooked CreekJan-DecJan-DecSept-MayNov-JunFeb-AugJan-DecJan-DecCrooked CreekFort CreekJan-DecJan-DecOct-MayOct-JunFeb-AugJan-DecJan-DecHistorical bull trout streamFort CreekAgency CreekJan-DecJan-DecNov-MayOct-JunFeb-AugJan-DecJan-DecAnnie CreekLimited or no use based on poor quality of habitat, high bedload movement and silty waterPossible historical bull trout use, migration corridorAnnie CreekSun CreekNo lake reared migratory redband troutunknownJan-DecJan-DecAug-NovAug-AprMar-JunJan-DecJan-DecSun CreekSevenmile Creek and tributariesJul-MayJul-MayNov-MayNov-JunFeb-AugJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecMar-MayMar-JunApr-JulJan-DecJan-DecHistorical bull trout streamSevenmile Creek and tributariesHistorically migratory trout spawned up to Nicholson Road (RM   ) but current use is at very low levels. Fourmile Creek (north)Jan-DecJan-DecJanDec-MarMarch-JuneJan-DecJan-DecFourmile Creek (north)Crystal, Recreation, Thomason, Harriman, Odessa and Short creeksJan-DecJan-DecnonenonenoneJan-DecJan-DecCrystal, Recreation, Thomason, Harriman, Odessa and Short creeksSink and Cottonwood CreeksNANo redbandSink and Cottonwood CreeksScott and Sand CreeksNANo redbandScott and Sand CreeksThreemile CreekMay be limited use in lower creek, spawning and rearingPossible resident redband trout in lower creekJan-DecJan-DecAug-NovAug-AprMar-JunJan-DecJan-DecThreemile CreekCherry CreekMay be limited use in lower creek, spawning and rearingJan-DecJan-DecMar-MayMar-JunApr-JulJan-DecJan-DecHistorical bull trout streamCherry CreekRock CreekMay be limited use in lower creek, spawning and rearingJan-DecJan-DecMar-MayMar-JunApr-JulJan-DecJan-DecRock CreekFourmile Creek (south)Use unknownnoneFourmile Creek (south)Moss CreekUse unknownJan-DecJan-DecMar-MayMar-JunApr-JulJan-DecJan-DecMoss CreekDenny CreekMay be limited use in lower creek, spawning and rearingJan-DecJan-DecMar-MayMar-JunApr-JulJan-DecJan-DecDenny CreekRedband trout observed in upper reaches in 1998Lost RiverUse unknown but unlikely given current habitat conditionsJan-DecJan-Dec??Mar-AprJan-DecJan-DecLost RiverBarnes Valley, Barnes and Ben Hall creeksLikely use due to adfluvial redband trout In Gerber ReservoirFeb-AprFeb-AprFeb-AprFeb-MayMar-JunApr-JulApr-JulRedband use limited to periods of spring flowBarnes Valley, Barnes and Ben Hall creeksMiller Creek, Gerber Reservoir tributaryUse unknown but unlikelyJan-DecJan-DecFeb-AprFeb-MayMar-JunJan-DecJan-DecFlows from Gerber Reservoir are stopped on October reducing available habitatMiller Creek, Gerber Reservoir tributaryEast Fork Lost RiverNARedband trout use unknown but unlikelyEast Fork Lost RiverJenny CreekNAJan-DecJan-DecApr-MayApr-JunMay-JulJan-DecJan-DecJenny CreekFall  CreekNAJan-DecJan-DecDec-JanDec-MarMar-AprJan-DecJan-DecFall  CreekCottonwood CreekNACottonwood CreekGrouse, Long John and Cow creeksNAGrouse, Long John and Cow creeksScotch CreekNAScotch CreekEx. 281-US-410 Page 1 of 1

UIdaho LawDigital Commons @ UIdaho LawIn re Klamath River (Klamath Tribe) Hedden-Nicely12-8-2009Ex. 281-US-410Rhine MessmerOregon Department of Fish and WildlifeRoger SmithOregon Department of Fish and WildlifeTerry SmithUnited States Forestry Service, Winema National ForestFollow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.law.uidaho.edu/klamathThis Expert Report is brought to you for free and open access by the Hedden-Nicely at Digital Commons @ UIdaho Law. It has been accepted forinclusion in In re Klamath River (Klamath Tribe) by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ UIdaho Law. For more information, pleasecontact annablaine@uidaho.edu.Recommended CitationMessmer, Rhine; Smith, Roger; and Smith, Terry, "Ex. 281-US-410" (2009). In re Klamath River (Klamath Tribe). 227.https://digitalcommons.law.uidaho.edu/klamath/227DEQ Steve Kirk Request File name:  DEQSteveKirk2000Information put together by Rhine Messmer and Roger Smith, ODFW and Terry Smith USFS Winema National ForestData in Red edited by William TinniswoodThis list of streams was developed using stream segments listed in the Klamath River Basin, Oregon Fish Management Plan (ODFW 1997)Fish use based on existing data from files and ODFW reports and Best Biological Assessment (BBA).Adult M=adult migration, Adult R=adult rearing, Adult S=adult spawning, Egg Inc=Egg incubation and alevin development in gravel, Fry R=Fry rearing, Juv R=Juvenile Rearing, Juv M=Juvenile migrationTime period of useMigratory Redband Trout (lake reared fish)Resident Redband Trout (stream reared fish)Bull troutHabitat UnitAdult MAdult RAdult SEgg IncFry RJuv RJuv MAdult MAdult RAdult SEgg IncFry RJuv RJuv MAdult MAdult RAdult SEgg IncFry RJuv RJuv MHabitat UnitKlamath and Agency lakesJan-DecJan-DecnonenoneMar-JulJan-DecJan-DecKlamath and Agency lakesLink RiverJan-DecJan-DecnonenonepossibleJan-DecJan-DecKlamath River, Lake Ewauna to Keno DamOct-Jan;Apr-JunOct-Jan;Apr-JunnonenonepossibleJan-DecJan-DecOct-Nov; Feb-JunJan-DecNoneNoneNoneJan-DecJan-DecKlamath River, Keno Dam to J.C. Boyle DamMay be limited use by lake reared fish, low numbers of trout passing Keno DamJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecKlamath River below J.C. Boyle Dam to statelineMay be limited use by lake reared fish, low numbers of trout passing J.C. Boyle DamJan-DecJan-DecFebruary-JulyFeb-AugustApril-SeptemberJan-DecJan-DecSpencer CreekFeb-MayJan-DecMar-MayMar-JulyApr-SeptemberJan-DecJan-DecFish from Klamath River make a spawning run up Spencer Creek Feb-May, Juveniles rear 0+-3 years in Spencer Creek then migrate to Klamath River to rear.Williamson River below falls at RM 23 and tributariesJan-DecJan-DecOct-AugJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecWilliamson River below falls at RM 23 and tributariesLarkin and Sunnybrook creeksNov-JanNov-JanNov-JanNov-MarFeb-MayJan-DecJan-Dec(Larkin and Sunnybrook creeks)Williamson River above RM 23 and tributaries (RM 23-86)No lake reared migratory redband troutJan-DecJan-DecFeb-MayFeb-MayMar-JulyJan-DecJan-DecWilliamson River above RM 23 and tributaries (RM 23-86)Deep CreekNo lake reared migratory redband troutLimited redband trout use near mouthJackson CreekNo lake reared migratory redband troutNo redband trout observed in Jackson Creek, currently no or limited connection to Williamson RiverSpring CreekJan-DecJan-DecOct-AugJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecSpring CreekRedband trout have been observed spawning in Spring Creek every month but September.  Adults are in the system all year but numbers peak in winter and early spring.Sprague River mainstem Jan-DecJan-DecDec-AprDec-JunFeb-JulJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecFeb-MayFeb-MayMar-JulJan-DecJan-DecSprague River mainstem and tributariesNorth Fork Sprague, lower up to RM 12Jan-MayJan-MayFeb-MayFeb-JulyApril-SeptJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecMar-MayMar-JunApr-JulJan-DecJan-DecNorth Fork Sprague, lower up to RM 12North Fork Sprague, upper above RM 12 and tribsunknownJan-DecJan-DecMar-MayMar-JunApr-JulJan-DecJan-Dec Present in low numbers, migrating adults and rearing juveniles.North Fork Sprague, upper above RM 12 and tribsBoulder Creek and tributariesNo lake reared migratory redband troutJan-DecJan-DecMar-MayMar-JulyJune-AugustJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecAug-NovAug-AprMar-JunJan-DecJan-DecBoulder Creek and tributariesSouth Fork Sprague, lower up to RM 10Limited use by spring run of lake reared migratory redband troutJan-DecJan-DecMar-MayApr-JulJan-DecJan-DecSouth Fork Sprague, lower up to RM 10Deming CreekNo lake reared migratory redband troutJan-DecJan-DecMar-MayApr-JulJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecAug-NovAug-AprMar-JunJan-DecJan-DecDeming CreekFivemile and Meryl creeksMay be limited use of migratory redband trout in lower Fivemile CreekJan-DecJan-DecFeb-MayFeb-JunMar-JulJan-DecJan-DecFivemile and Meryl creeksFishhole CreekunknownJan-DecJan-DecFeb-MayFeb-JunMar-JulJan-DecJan-DecFishhole CreekSpring Creek (RM 73)Dec-MarchDec-MarchDec-MarchDec-MayJan-MayJan-DecJan-DecSycan River, lower below outlet of Sycan MarshDec-MayDec-MayDec-MayDec-JulyFeb-SeptJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecMar-MayMar-JunApr-JulJan-DecJan-DecHistorical bull trout stream,  currently not thought to be occupiedSycan River, lower below outlet of Sycan MarshSycan River above the outlet of Sycan marsh (above RM 37) and tribsMost likely limited use, weirs can block fish passageJan-DecJan-DecMar-MayMar-JunApr-JulJan-DecJan-DecHistorical bull trout stream, recent observation of hybrids, possible limited current useSycan River above the outlet of Sycan marsh (above RM 37) and tribsLong CreekNature Conservancy documented use in 2002Jan-DecJan-DecMar-MayMar-JunApr-JulJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecAug-NovAug-AprMar-JunJan-DecJan-DecLong CreekCoyote CreekNo lake reared migratory redband troutlimited redband trout useJan-DecJan-DecAug-NovAug-AprMar-JunJan-DecJan-DecCoyote CreekBull trout and hybrids recently (1999) observed in Coyote CreekWood RiverJan-DecJan-DecNov-JulyNov-SeptFeb-AugJan-DecJan-DecHistorical bull trout streamWood RiverCrooked CreekJan-DecJan-DecSept-MayNov-JunFeb-AugJan-DecJan-DecCrooked CreekFort CreekJan-DecJan-DecOct-MayOct-JunFeb-AugJan-DecJan-DecHistorical bull trout streamFort CreekAgency CreekJan-DecJan-DecNov-MayOct-JunFeb-AugJan-DecJan-DecAnnie CreekLimited or no use based on poor quality of habitat, high bedload movement and silty waterPossible historical bull trout use, migration corridorAnnie CreekSun CreekNo lake reared migratory redband troutunknownJan-DecJan-DecAug-NovAug-AprMar-JunJan-DecJan-DecSun CreekSevenmile Creek and tributariesJul-MayJul-MayNov-MayNov-JunFeb-AugJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecJan-DecMar-MayMar-JunApr-JulJan-DecJan-DecHistorical bull trout streamSevenmile Creek and tributariesHistorically migratory trout spawned up to Nicholson Road (RM   ) but current use is at very low levels. Fourmile Creek (north)Jan-DecJan-DecJanDec-MarMarch-JuneJan-DecJan-DecFourmile Creek (north)Crystal, Recreation, Thomason, Harriman, Odessa and Short creeksJan-DecJan-DecnonenonenoneJan-DecJan-DecCrystal, Recreation, Thomason, Harriman, Odessa and Short creeksSink and Cottonwood CreeksNANo redbandSink and Cottonwood CreeksScott and Sand CreeksNANo redbandScott and Sand CreeksThreemile CreekMay be limited use in lower creek, spawning and rearingPossible resident redband trout in lower creekJan-DecJan-DecAug-NovAug-AprMar-JunJan-DecJan-DecThreemile CreekCherry CreekMay be limited use in lower creek, spawning and rearingJan-DecJan-DecMar-MayMar-JunApr-JulJan-DecJan-DecHistorical bull trout streamCherry CreekRock CreekMay be limited use in lower creek, spawning and rearingJan-DecJan-DecMar-MayMar-JunApr-JulJan-DecJan-DecRock CreekFourmile Creek (south)Use unknownnoneFourmile Creek (south)Moss CreekUse unknownJan-DecJan-DecMar-MayMar-JunApr-JulJan-DecJan-DecMoss CreekDenny CreekMay be limited use in lower creek, spawning and rearingJan-DecJan-DecMar-MayMar-JunApr-JulJan-DecJan-DecDenny CreekRedband trout observed in upper reaches in 1998Lost RiverUse unknown but unlikely given current habitat conditionsJan-DecJan-Dec??Mar-AprJan-DecJan-DecLost RiverBarnes Valley, Barnes and Ben Hall creeksLikely use due to adfluvial redband trout In Gerber ReservoirFeb-AprFeb-AprFeb-AprFeb-MayMar-JunApr-JulApr-JulRedband use limited to periods of spring flowBarnes Valley, Barnes and Ben Hall creeksMiller Creek, Gerber Reservoir tributaryUse unknown but unlikelyJan-DecJan-DecFeb-AprFeb-MayMar-JunJan-DecJan-DecFlows from Gerber Reservoir are stopped on October reducing available habitatMiller Creek, Gerber Reservoir tributaryEast Fork Lost RiverNARedband trout use unknown but unlikelyEast Fork Lost RiverJenny CreekNAJan-DecJan-DecApr-MayApr-JunMay-JulJan-DecJan-DecJenny CreekFall  CreekNAJan-DecJan-DecDec-JanDec-MarMar-AprJan-DecJan-DecFall  CreekCottonwood CreekNACottonwood CreekGrouse, Long John and Cow creeksNAGrouse, Long John and Cow creeksScotch CreekNAScotch CreekEx. 281-US-410 Page 1 of 1

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